“Chali Dulhan Baratiyon” is a poignant wedding-themed classic from the 1948 film Gajre. This track is a collaborative effort featuring a young Lata Mangeshkar and Ira Nagrath (wife of the legendary composer Roshan), offering a soulful depiction of the traditional Vidaai—the emotional departure of a bride from her maternal home.
The music was masterfully directed by Anil Krishna Biswas, a pioneer who is often credited with introducing the concept of orchestral counter-melody and professional discipline to Indian playback singing. With heart-tugging lyrics by the prolific poet Gopal Singh Nepali, the song beautifully juxtaposes the bride’s excitement for her new life with the heavy sorrow of leaving her childhood memories behind. This melody remains a significant highlight of late-1940s cinema, showcasing the early brilliance of the “Nightingale of India” under the guidance of one of her most influential musical mentors.
Chali dulhan baratiyon lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar | Gajre | 1948
Chali dulhan baratiyon lyrics :
Chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Aankhen bichhaye ke
Sasuraal bulaaye re
Aankhen bichhaye ke
Sasuraal bulaaye re
Palken jhukaaye ke
Gori chali jaaye re
Palken jhukaaye ke
Gori chali jaaye re
Lekin naihar ka
Lekin naihar ka pyaar us’se
Peechhe chhoote
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Raste mein pyaas lage
Paani na maange
Raste mein pyaas lage
Paani na maange
Dulha to chala jaaye aage hi aage
Dulha to chala jaaye aage
Hi aage ghoonghat
Gori ghoonghat aayi neeche neeche
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Saajan mile to gayin sakhiyaan
Aan aan aan
Saajan mile to gayin sakhiyaan
Doli chali to bhar aayin ankhiyaan
Aan aan aan
Doli chali to bhar aayin ankhiyaan
Phir bhi ban thhan ke soche
Piya kaise reejhe
Phir bhi ban thhan ke
Phir bhi ban thhan ke soche
Piya kaise reejhe
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Bachpan beeta hai jahaan
Use kaise bhoolna
Kaise bhoolna
Reh reh ke yaad aaye
Baaghon mein jhoolna
Aaa aaa aaa
Reh reh ke yaad aaye
Baaghon mein jhoolna
Le ke doli kahaar
Chale oonche oonche
Le ke doli
Le ke doli kahaar
Chale oonche oonche
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe
Re chali dulhan baaraatiyon ke
Peechhe peechhe.